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Straight forward question:

I'm going to deposit 1500 on either Bodog or Interops Poker and grind 50NL.

Which is the better choice?

On one hand we have Bodog and the word is that it's pretty soft. The down side is that there's no rakeback or bonuses worth a crap. However, depositing and withdrawing is a breeze.

The other option is Iops. It's on the Cake network and has far less traffic than Bodog. It does however offer rakeback but is more than likely not nearly as soft as the former and they charge 50.00 for a check which is a chunk at the level I'm talking about grinding.

What's my move?

Verbose responses appreciated.

Bodog you can only play 4 tables.

Why not play both so you can table select easier, get more tables in, etc...?

10-09-2011 , 07:57 PM

#1852

PapaPyrite

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HomeStar

Bolded: Err, Maybe a few months ago. Now Bodog WU/MG's are way faster. In fact, they always were, but it was at least neck and neck before.

OK, yes I hear the WU/MG are fast but it's not available to me.

OU812, if you read my post I reference "networks" later in my answer, sorry I didn't make it clear enough. But Minted seems to be the flagship skin on Everleaf, so that's the skin most ask about. You are right though and I should have been more specific in my answer.

10-10-2011 , 12:21 PM

#1853

the1macdaddy

adept

Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 909

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutlawPro318

Is Online Poker still illegal in the US (question mark)

I was planning on moving down and living in Seattle.

Level?

10-10-2011 , 12:39 PM

#1854

TiltTheTilt

old hand

Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,920

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mivin

Generally you are right. But if you are cash player (personally I play 6 max middle stakes tables), Minted is perfect and you are always able to find a good table with soft players.

For those who want bigger choice of tables and more MTTs with guaranteed sums - Bodog is good.

Intertops is another room that is also worth a mention. Even the fact that it is in Cake network - this room has its own cashier and withdrawals are really fast from my experience.

+1

Also Everleaf(Minted Poker, RaiseandFold, Luvin Poker, etc...) has added a few new skins recently which has also increased their traffic by a decent amount. Definitely an ideal place for micro 6max grinders.

If your looking for MTT's the only way to really go, IMO, is to play multiple Networks to give yourself better options to choose from.

10-10-2011 , 02:28 PM

#1855

blind dollars

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I saw the older thread, but some of the info seems to be outdated.

What online poker rooms currently accepts deposits from US players?

Which ones are the best?

Which have the best bonuses?

I was thinking about depositing on Bet Online, but that has gotten many negative reviews around 2p2.

Thanks in advance

*

Edit/MH: Just read the more recent posts, if you wish.

Last edited by Mike Haven; 10-11-2011 at 06:49 PM.

10-10-2011 , 03:01 PM

#1856

39suited

But it was suited

Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,189

Before the thread will get merged into the other one ... Bodog and Intertops on Cake are your best options for the moment. Besides that Luvin Poker or Minted on Everleaf, the latter also has a site rep on 2+2.

10-10-2011 , 03:06 PM

#1857

dcor

centurion

Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 196

Minted is good for rakeback, but the sites volume is so low that its almost impossible to get a decent volume of games. I think cake and carbon are good, but I'm hearing that cake is taking about 3-4 months for cashouts for us players. And, as far as I know, neither of those sites allow a hud. I also had an issue with minted's software causing hands to being forefited and the correct table popping up when the action was on me. So, weigh the goods and the bads....hope this helps you make an intelligent decision.

10-10-2011 , 04:13 PM

#1858

39suited

But it was suited

Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,189

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcor

And, as far as I know, neither of those sites allow a hud. I also had an issue with minted's software causing hands to being forefited and the correct table popping up when the action was on me. So, weigh the goods and the bads....hope this helps you make an intelligent decision.

Hello,

that is not correct, PT3 works fine on the Merge network and the latest version even allows the HUD on the Cake network as well. Problem for the Merge network right now is the fact that you can't create new accounts if you are from the US since they are still in the blackout period.

10-10-2011 , 04:22 PM

#1859

blind dollars

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How is Carbon Poker's volume/fish?

10-10-2011 , 04:24 PM

#1860

39suited

But it was suited

Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,189

Quote:

Originally Posted by blind dollars

How is Carbon Poker's volume/fish?

The Merge Network with Carbon as skin has the most traffic out of all networks that still allow players from the US, however for quite some time they have been blocking new sign ups from the US. If you have an existing account there, its fine ... but cash outs may also take 2 months.

10-10-2011 , 04:39 PM

#1861

TiltTheTilt

old hand

Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,920

I made the post below a couple months ago and most of the information is still accurate. I did make a couple quick changes. If anything is outdated, I'm sure other 2p2 regs will correct it.

Quote:

Everleaf(Minted Poker, RaiseandFold,Luvin Poker, etc...)- Offers fast Western Union Cashouts. I've made multiple Cashouts by Western Union since Black Friday and have received in 2-3 days time(some have reported an extra day or two wait recently). They offer 40% RB, Deposit Bonuses, RakeChases(through the right affiliates), and the other 'skin' promotions (Example: Minted poker offers various promotions each month). Minted Poker has a sponsored thread on 2p2 that Minted Neil(Minted Poker rep) posts on to answer questions and resolve any issues. RaiseandFold owner also posts on 2p2 and is always available to answer questions and take suggestion as is Neil. Everleaf Network was made up of 3 separate Networks but recently they combined them to increase traffic accross all skins. The traffic is decent and improving. The software is playable and HUD's are allowed, though it has a few issues, but they will be releasing a new Poker Client in approximately 2 months.

Yatahay (True Poker, Doyles Room, etc...)-Offers fast cashouts. I've requested multiple Paper Checks since Black Friday and I've received all of them in under 2 weeks. For a paper check that is pretty quick. They offer 27% RB, First Deposit Bonus and frequently run large Rake Races Network Wide which shouldn't be too difficult to place in with the limited traffic(50K this month). They have large Guaranteed Tournaments(Sat. 7.5K, Sunday 15K and a 3.5K daily) on the weekends for the size of the Network that frequently have Overlay and have plenty of Satellites running to them. True Poker has a site Rep on 2p2 and a sponsored forum to help answer questions. The Traffic is low and has been up and down recently. They had gained a lot of Traffic but lost some when they released a new Poker Client and initially had some issues with it. The software still has some issues, but all US facing sites do currently, IMO. PT3 is compatible with the new Poker client.

Bodog- Offers fast Cashouts also. I've not requested on from Bodog since Black Friday but all accounts point to very fast Cashouts. They do NOT have RB available. THey have a VIP system which does not offer much value, IMO. They also limit the amount of tables that you can play at one time to 4! The software is pretty unique and it seems to get mixed reviews. I've not had issues on it personally, but have only played a very small volume on Bodog.

Cake-(Intertops). I listed Intertops in parenthesis as they process their own Cashouts. Their are reportedly a few other Cake skins that also do. If I was going to play on the Cake Network, I would definitely choose a skin that processes their own Cashouts since Cake's are extremely slow. Intertops has much faster cashouts then the Cake Network cashier. Intertops offers 33% RB+First Deposit Bonus+Other promo's(Gold Cards/Chips, FPP Rake Races, etc....). They also have a 2p2 rep and a sponsored thread in this forum. The software is decent, though some people have a lot of problems with Cake 2.0 software, I haven't had many issues at all(may depend on PC processor speed, RAM, etc...?????). The traffic on Cake is the second largest of the Networks still accepting NEW US sign-ups, but you may still require playing multiple Networks depending on your the game type you play.

My final suggestion would be to play on multiple Networks to help get your volume in. This may mean playing 3 tables on Minted Poker, 3 tables on Yatahay, and 4 tables on Bodog(just an example). This will allow you to take advantage of the promotions that may be going on at different Networks, table select, and still receive fast Cashouts.

NOTE: I left out Merge because they are currently NOT accepting new US players!

10-10-2011 , 04:53 PM

#1862

blind dollars

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Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 170

Quote:

Originally Posted by TiltTheTilt

I made the post below a couple months ago and most of the information is still accurate. I did make a couple quick changes. If anything is outdated, I'm sure other 2p2 regs will correct it.

Thanks, this is very helpful

10-10-2011 , 05:28 PM

#1863

3betdegen

grinder

Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 497

Quote:

Originally Posted by 39suited

Well you certainly hit that one SQUARELY on the head.Im on merge now because thankfully i created an account quite some time ago here's the but.But its akin to being locked in a cage.When old fish die and new ones are incapable of swimming in.
Now granted some of you are probably thinking boo hoo hoo poor you..but it is what it is.

10-10-2011 , 05:38 PM

#1864

39suited

But it was suited

Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,189

Latest rumor is that they might re-open again to new US sign ups in 2 weeks, but well they said that how many times already in the last few months?

10-10-2011 , 05:41 PM

#1865

TiltTheTilt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 39suited

Latest rumor is that they might re-open again to new US sign ups in 2 weeks, but well they said that how many times already in the last few months?

LOL, very true. One of the things I removed out of the post above, was something along the lines of "There is a rumor currently that Merge will reopen in approximately a week, though in the past similar rumors have proven false each time".

They are to the point at the moment, where they've let traffic die down to where it was pre-Black friday.

10-10-2011 , 05:44 PM

#1866

39suited

But it was suited

Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,189

Let's face it ... even Full Tilt was faster at finding a new potential investor.

10-10-2011 , 05:47 PM

#1867

mdroz247

old hand

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Lol bumhunter looking for fish

10-10-2011 , 06:44 PM

#1868

john voight

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 13,534

what type of traffic do you get for NL200 6 max at these sites?
Also, how soft are these sites? I really feel like I am kinda of done with poker, but maybe I should reevaluate this position.

10-10-2011 , 07:14 PM

#1869

itseasy3

centurion

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Cake allows a HUD now?

10-10-2011 , 07:24 PM

#1870

grenzen

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TiltTheTilt

I have setup 2 laptops with an additional 23" monitor on each laptop. I multi-site keeping different sites on the different computers. It really helps keeping things in order. I can keep track of the lobbies better and the tournaments I really want to enter while playing cash or sitngo. I have 2 smaller tables at a right angle for the monitors instead of a large table for both. I play in the vee of the two tables. This arrangement gives me some extra monitor space for videos or movies also.

10-10-2011 , 07:30 PM

#1871

blind dollars

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Well because I'm from Maryland, I can't register with Intertops, so I decided to go with Cake Poker... Any real disadvantages here other than slower payouts?

10-10-2011 , 08:13 PM

#1872

Grindation

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takes so long to withdraw from merge

10-10-2011 , 08:51 PM

#1873

39suited

But it was suited

Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,189

Quote:

Originally Posted by itseasy3

Cake allows a HUD now?

Yes that was part of the announcement of the last PT3 beta version Update.

10-10-2011 , 09:09 PM

#1874

TiltTheTilt

old hand

Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,920

Quote:

Originally Posted by blind dollars

Well because I'm from Maryland, I can't register with Intertops, so I decided to go with Cake Poker... Any real disadvantages here other than slower payouts?

Well, Cake has had some issues with Cashouts as you mention. They've also done somethings that have been somewhat shady, though not sure it would matter much if you were on Intertops or Cake since they are both on the Cake Network.

Cake does have a $500 min Cashout also, if that's an issue for you. It is for some players, but not others.